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  • January 31, 2018

    Okuhida Onsen

    The hot spring area referred to as Okuhida is actually made-up of five onsen towns: Hirayu-Onsen, Shin-Hirayu Onsen, Shin-Hotaka Onsen, Fukuji Onsen and Tochio Onsen. Positioned between Kamikochi and...
  • January 25, 2018

    Hirayu Onsen

    Hirayu Onsen is one of five hot spring towns making-up the Okuhida Onsen area. Directly accessible by bus from Takayama and Matsumoto, Hirayu is home to a large number of hotels and guesthouses in a ...
  • February 5, 2018

    Shirahone Onsen

    Lying nearby the popular destinations of Mount Norikura and Kamikochi, Shirahone Onsen is a small hot spring enclave deep within the Chubu Sangaku National Park The area is home to a number of guesth...
  • February 20, 2018

    Gero Onsen

    Gero Onsen is a popular hot spring located around halfway between Nagoya and Takayama. Set in a beautiful area alongside a river, Gero is one of Central Japan’s most famous onsen towns so expect it t...
  • July 21, 2018

    Unazuki Onsen

    Situated at the entrance of the beautiful Kurobe Gorge, Unazuki Onsen is the largest hot spring town in Toyama Prefecture. Home to many guesthouses including traditional ‘ryokan’ and large hotels, th...
  • November 10, 2017

    Kaga Onsen

    The hot spring area of Kaga Onsen is made-up of four towns: Yamashiro, Yamanaka, Amazu and Katayamazu. Boasting a 1300-year history, the region is one of Central Japan’s best known and most popular o...
  • November 9, 2017

    Noto Peninsula

    Extending 100 kilometres into the Sea of Japan, Noto Peninsula is relatively isolated region and home to beautiful coastal vistas. A place of tremendous beauty including rugged coasts and lush forest...
  • October 30, 2017

    Hot Springs of Hakone

    Known as ‘onsen’ in Japanese, Hakone is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring areas. Set amongst the beautiful landscape of the national park and often enjoying outstanding views of Mount Fuji, the n...
  • May 11, 2017

    Shibu Onsen: Simple & Fun Things To Do In A Traditional Hot Spring Town

    Visiting and staying in a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring) town is something of a must-do activity when coming to Japan. Making use of Japan’s abundance of natural thermal water, many hot spring towns...